Nottingham Forest boss Aitor Karanka is still keen on signing Hull Cityskipper Michael Dawson in summer, despite the impressive recent displays of his current defenders.

The Reds have kept four clean sheets since losing to the Tigers at the City Ground last month, effectively ending all fears of being embroiled in a battle for survival come the end of the campaign.

Danny Fox and Tobias Figueiredo have come into the middle of defence and impressed Karanka with their performances but the Forest boss is still looking to add Dawson’s experience to the ranks for next season.

Dawson came close to joining Forest, his first professional club, on transfer deadline day last January only to see the Tigers pull the plug on the deal after failing to find a replacement in time.